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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Manchester

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration17 h and 25 mFlights between San Francisco and Manchester take, on average, 17 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£254Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Manchester found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Manchester

Destination airportManchester AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Manchester

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Manchester

One-way average Price£679The average price for a flight San Francisco - Manchester at Opodo is £679, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Manchester when departing from San Francisco

Airlines that fly from San Francisco to Manchester

Distance: 5,194 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Book your San Francisco to Manchester flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Manchester (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £254, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Manchester takes roughly 11 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Manchester route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Manchester

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Manchester:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Manchester. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Manchester

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Manchester?

When you fly from San Francisco to Manchester the average price is £679. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Manchester at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Manchester is 254 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester are January, February and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Manchester?

The best time of the year to go to Manchester when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Manchester from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Manchester.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Manchester?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Manchester is of around 17 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,194.18 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Manchester?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Manchester is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manchester Airport(MAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

Aer Lingus

American Airlines
Virgin Atlantic

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